Somewhere between the carpool line and the hospital waiting room, she realised she’d lost herself. Not all at once. Not in some big dramatic moment. But in the accumulation of everyday expectations. The caregiving. The emotional labour. The relentless mental juggling act. Somewhere in the push to be everything to everyone. Her needs, her dreams, […]

In our fast-paced world, the idea of sitting still with your eyes closed and doing ‘nothing’ can feel almost… radical. Yet meditation isn’t about checking out: it’s about tuning in. It’s the practice of slowing down the mind so we can hear something deeper, something many of us have forgotten how to access: our inner […]

What if power didn’t have to look like dominance, control, or ego?What if true leadership could be rooted in empathy, humility, and compassion? Jacinda Ardern, the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, invites us into this possibility with her book A Different Kind of Power. And I have to say, it’s not just a title, […]

The photo on the left was taken in 2020. At the time, I was the Deputy State Coroner—a role that carried weight, responsibility, and a deep sense of purpose. On paper, I was at the peak of my career. I had the title, the status, and the long hours to prove it. But behind the […]

Midlife is often painted as a time of decline—a stage where women are expected to fade into the background. But what if midlife was actually your most powerful chapter yet? What if, instead of shrinking, you expanded? Instead of doubting yourself, you stepped fully into your confidence? For many women, midlife brings a mix of […]

In a world that glorifies hustle and productivity, many women, including me, feel guilty for slowing down. Whether juggling careers, family, relationships, or personal ambitions, rest often falls to the bottom of the to-do list. But here’s the truth—rest isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. Giving yourself permission to rest is one of the most […]

Women in leadership face unique challenges—both external and internal. From battling imposter syndrome to navigating burnout, self-doubt, and the pressure to “do it all,” stepping into leadership as a woman can feel like an uphill battle. I know I’ve have been there. But here’s the truth: you are capable, you are worthy, and you are […]

Midlife is not a crisis—it’s a calling. For too long, society has fed women the outdated narrative that aging means shrinking, that turning 40 or 50 means fading into the background, that our best years are behind us. But what if midlife is actually the moment we’ve been waiting for? A fresh start. A bold […]

Nearly two years ago, I sat in a conference room listening to Lloyd and Sue Clarke share their unimaginable story. Their daughter, Hannah Clarke, and three grandchildren – Aaliyah, Laianah, and Trey were brutally murdered by their son-in-law. As they spoke about their experience with the coronial process, their pain was evident, yet so was […]